The National Hockey League has many problems still on its plate despite the recent settlement of its labor strike that has produced a condensed schedule.

View full sizeThe heated rivalry between NHL teams in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, would stay in place under the proposed NHL realignment.AP Photo, Tom Mihalek

One of the hot-button topics the last couple of seasons has been the alignment of its divisions and conferences. Realignment has been picking up steam in recent weeks as a topic of conversation in NHL circles.

I see what the league is doing, but two things stick out right away. If you play for a team in Florida, your reward is a spending most of the winter in Canada. Also, who aren't Carolina, Nashville, Tampa and Florida in the same division?

Here's a sampling of what the hockey world thinks of this latest realignment proposal.